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Author Kermanikian, Ara, 1963-

Title Introducing Mudbox / Ara Kermanikian
Published Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 379 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Series Sybex serious skills
Serious skills.
Contents Introducing Mudbox; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 ℗Œ Getting Your Feet in the Mud: The Basics of the Mudbox Production Pipeline 1; Chapter 2 ℗Œ The Mudbox User Interface; Chapter 3 ℗Œ Detail-Sculpting an℗¡Imported℗¡Model; Chapter 4 ℗Œ Painting and Texturing an℗¡Imported Model; Chapter 5 ℗Œ Digital Sculpting, Part I; Chapter 6 ℗Œ Digital Sculpting, Part II; Chapter 7 ℗Œ Working with 3D Scan Data; Chapter 8 ℗Œ 3D Painting; Chapter 9 ℗Œ Lighting and Rendering; Appendix ℗Œ About the Companion DVD; Index; Gallery
Summary "One of the first books on Autodesk's new Mudbox 3D modeling and sculpting tool! Autodesk's Mudbox was used to create photorealistic creatures for The Dark Knight, The Mist, and others films. Now you can join the crowd interested in learning this exciting new digital modeling and sculpting tool with this complete guide. Get up to speed on all of Mudbox's features and functions, learn how sculpt and paint, and master the art of using effective workflows to make it all go easier. Introduces Autodesk's Mudbox, an exciting 3D modeling and sculpting tool that enables you to create photorealistic creatures for film or games; it is interoperable with Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya products. Explains what digital sculpting is--and what it isn't--and how to fit it into the pipeline when creating assets for film, television, games, and advertising. Shows you how sculpt and paint a model in Mudbox; breaks down the complexities and gets you started right away with interesting projects. Helps you set up workflows to cut the time you spend on the technology, freeing you to focus on the creative aspects. Includes case studies and examples from industry leaders as well as a DVD with movies, sample project files, MELscripts, and more. Develop skills as a digital content creator or visual effects or CG artist with a good understanding of Mudbox and this valuable guide."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and link to CD content
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SUBJECT Mudbox (Electronic resource) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2010020944
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Subject Computer animation -- Computer programs
3-D films -- Data processing
Digital cinematography.
COMPUTERS -- Image Processing.
PHOTOGRAPHY -- Techniques -- Digital.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Imaging Systems.
COMPUTERS -- Digital Media -- Graphics Applications.
Digital cinematography
Computer animation -- Computer programs
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780470908099
0470908092
9780470908136
0470908130
9780470908112
0470908114
1282849093
9781282849099